Incoming Quality Technician I

Abbott • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Abbott’s Irving, Texas location is hiring an Incoming Quality Technician I. Under general supervision, this role performs inbound material inspections and tests to evaluate product and service precision and accuracy. Inspection approvals confirm that materials or services meet requirements, standard operating procedures, Abbott quality-system requirements, government regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Inadequate performance may result in regulatory noncompliance, typically isolated to individual supplier lots.

The technician supports manufacturing and testing operations by conducting receiving inspections in accordance with GMP, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Abbott standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position completes routine inspections using hand tools and visual checks, documents results, determines whether supplier lots are accepted or rejected, and helps maintain compliant inspection records and quality systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of work experience performing incoming dimensional inspections.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret procedural requirements.
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints.
• Understanding and application of shop mathematics.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma may be considered in lieu of experience; preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a quality setting or regulated environment, and/or previous experience performing quality inspections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and testing operations by performing receiving and inspection activities in accordance with GMP and GLP.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Abbott Global and Technical standards and Abbott Quality System requirements.
• Ensure parts intended for manufacturing or direct delivery to customers are compliant.
• Complete Tier 1 inspections according to inspection plans and associated drawings to support build schedules.
• Perform manual routine inspections using hand tools such as calipers, ring, pin, thread, and height gauges, and rulers; conduct visual inspections and may operate upper-level instrumentation.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of cable harness assemblies and printed circuit board assemblies.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, filing systems, and documentation required by quality and GMP regulations.
• Accept or reject supplier lots based on inspection results.
• Document nonconformance or suspected nonconformance through audit identification, required paperwork, system transactions, and inspection marks or sign-offs.
• Initiate discrepant material reports.
• Assist with gathering, analyzing, and trending data.
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Support company initiatives and comply with QMS, EMS, FDA, ISO, environmental, health, safety, and other applicable regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and task assignments.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Eligible employees may qualify for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED